Langdon, who won last season’s NHRA Top Fuel championship, earned his third No. 1 qualifying spot of the season and 16th of his career with a stout 3.745-second effort at 325.22 mph Saturday, knocking Doug Kalitta off Friday’s provisional pole.

Langdon is looking for his second win of the season Sunday. He starts his quest in the opening round vs. Terry McMillen.

“Tonight, we felt like we could lay down and try to make the best run possible,” Langdon said in an NHRA media release. “I have a lot of confidence. The last couple races we’ve struggled in qualifying. We feel like we have that little bit of a handle back on the race car again.”

Kalitta didn’t make it easy for Langdon, begrudgingly giving up the top spot despite an outstanding run of 3.746 seconds at 327.82 mph. He’ll face rookie Richie Crampton in Sunday’s first round, while last week’s winner at Joliet, Illinois, Antron Brown will start third (3.763 seconds at 323.04 mph) against Clay Millican.

In Funny Car, Worsham held on to Friday’s provisional pole (4.000 seconds at 321.88 mph), the 16th of his career. He’ll meet Jeff Diehl in Sunday’s opening round.

“The DHL Toyota Camry made a beautiful run down the track,” Worsham said of Friday’s run. “When you can outrun guys like John Force and Tommy Johnson, that says something.”

Speaking of John Force, the 16-time Funny Car world champ is the No. 2 qualifier (4.016 seconds at 322.04 mph). Johnson was No. 3 qualifier (4.030 seconds at 319.67 mph).

“You can’t take anyone lightly,” Worsham said. “I think if I take a first round win tomorrow that’ll be great.”

In Pro Stock, Enders-Stevens continued her red-hot season. Not only does she have a commanding lead in the season points standings, she held on to Friday’s track record-breaking run of 6.523 seconds at 212.63 mph.

That earned Enders-Stevens the second No. 1 spot of the season and eighth of her career.

“We’ve got a really consistent hot rod right now,” said Enders-Stevens, who will face No. 16 qualifier Travis Mazza in Sunday’s first round of eliminations. “We went up there and tried some things that we hope will work tomorrow. Consistency is what’s going to get it done.

“It’s an honor to be where I’m at. I have a new outlook and enjoy where I’m at. I feel good and confident this weekend.”